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Staph Infection Symptoms

The bacteria that belong to the genus Staphylococcus cause staph infections. This bacterium is round in shape and is generally found in a bunch or single form. There are about 30 bacteria types which fall under this category, but Staphylococcus aureus bacteria cause several staph infections. These bacteria reside in feet, mouth, genitals and nose of about 25% of people. But infection develops if the concerned part of the body bleeds because of some injury or cut. This bacterium enters the bloodstream and later infection spreads to important body organs such as heart, urinary tract, intestines, liver and lungs, resulting in severe health problems. Hence, severity of staph infection can range from pus formation to fatal health conditions. MRSA is a staph bacterium which is antibiotic resistant can triggers staph infection.

Staph Infection Symptoms:
These staph infections may range from minor infections of skin to the major life-threatening issues. Hence, the signs of staph infections are different. Generally, the MRSA infection symptoms and symptoms of other staph infections are alike. Following are the staph infection symptoms:

Toxic Shock Syndrome

Blood poisoning

Pneumonia

Skin infection

Food poisoning

Toxic Shock Syndrome: It is a fatal health issue which is caused by the usage of tampons. Following are the symptoms of staph infection:

Headache

Muscle aches

Sunburn like the skin rashes

Diarrhea

Vomiting

Nausea

Blood poisoning: It is also called bacteremia. It is caused when the staph bacteria enters the bloodstream of a person. Fever is the primary symptom. This bacterium can travel to other vital organs and trigger infections. These bacteria can afflict implanted devices such as artificial joints, pacemaker, etc. The signs of staph infection include:

Pneumonia: It is a formation of pus like substance in the lungs

Endocarditis: Heart infection can cause heart failure

Skin Infections: Following are the symptoms of skin staph infection:

Cellulitis: These are deeper lesions which are developed by staph infection on infected area. Usually legs are affected by this.

Abscess: This is a cavity which occurs below skin. It is filled with the pus. These lesions do not have head type protruding like in other lesions. These do not drain out fluid.

Folliculitis: These are boils and afflict hair openings. The infected area becomes red or pink color.

Food poisoning: Staph infections caused by food poisoning show early signs. This is not a serious infection and patient recovers quickly from infection. This is not a contagious condition. The signs of staph infection triggered by food poisoning can be observed within 5 – 6 hours after consumption of the food. This infection may cause severe health problems in older people and children. Following are the symptoms of staph infection caused by food poisoning:

Cramps in stomach

Vomiting

Diarrhea

Dehydration

Nausea

Septic Arthiritis:
This is a health condition triggered by the staph infection. In this condition bacterium afflicts the joints. Following are the symptoms:

Fever

Pain in afflicted joints

Swelling in joints

Serious MRSA infection symptoms:

Chills

Shortness of breath

Skin rashes

Nausea

Muscle ache

Acute pain

Fatigue

Fever

The staph infection symptoms differ based on the affected organ. You must consult the physician if you notice any of the above symptoms.